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Alexandra Eala Stuns Iga Swiatek to Reach Miami Open

The 19-year-old wildcard from the Philippines becomes the first Filipina to reach a WTA 1000 semifinal after defeating three Grand Slam champions, including World No. 2 Swiatek.

Mar 23, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Iga Swiatek (POL) gestures toward her box after missing a shot against Elise Mertens (BEL)(not pictured) on day six of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images/File Photo
Nadal's uncle and former coach Toni Nadal was in the stands watching on as she beat Swiatek.
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Overview

  • Alexandra Eala defeated Iga Swiatek 6-2, 7-5 in the Miami Open quarterfinals, marking her first win against a top-10 player.
  • Eala's historic run includes victories over three Grand Slam champions: Madison Keys, Jelena Ostapenko, and Swiatek.
  • The 19-year-old trained at Rafael Nadal's academy in Spain, and Nadal praised her achievement as 'incredible' on social media.
  • Swiatek, playing under increased security after a harassment incident, struggled with unforced errors and has yet to win a title in 2025.
  • Eala will face Jessica Pegula in the semifinals, continuing her groundbreaking journey as the first Filipina to break into the WTA top 100.